I live in Japan. I found a used Galaxy A20 for cheap, and this website says LineageOS 16 can be installed...
How To Install Lineage OS 16 on Samsung Galaxy A20 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Finally, here is the big update. Now you can download and install Lineage OS 16 on Samsung Galaxy A20. This ROM is built from Lineage OS 16
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The only thing is that in Japan, almost every phone is tied to a specific cellphone provider, like Docomo, Softbank, etc. The place selling the phone I found insists it is SIM-unrestricted, i.e., it is not required that I use the provider who originally sold the phone. However, I wonder if this applies to rooting and replacing the OS.
What do you think? Is it likely I can replace the OS on this phone or not?
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I live in Japan. I found a used Galaxy A20 for cheap, and this website says LineageOS 16 can be installed...
How To Install Lineage OS 16 on Samsung Galaxy A20 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Finally, here is the big update. Now you can download and install Lineage OS 16 on Samsung Galaxy A20. This ROM is built from Lineage OS 16
www.getdroidtips.com
The only thing is that in Japan, almost every phone is tied to a specific cellphone provider, like Docomo, Softbank, etc. The place selling the phone I found insists it is SIM-unrestricted, i.e., it is not required that I use the provider who originally sold the phone. However, I wonder if this applies to rooting and replacing the OS.
What do you think? Is it likely I can replace the OS on this phone or not?
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Hello everyone
I had Note 4 with Exynos chipset (N910C) with no brand (European version).
After some issues with LTE connections and SIM card recognition I have bought used N910F motherboard and installed in my device.
First boot shows that motherboard is from Italy device with Wind operator applications installed.
Next I flashed device but forgot to record IMEI, modem version and bootloader version.
I have restored device using Samsung Kies and during restore process Kies reported device as:
PDA: QG3
CSC: QG1
PHONE: QA1
After restore system setting shows:
Model: N910F
Modem: N910FXXS1DQA1
Version number: MMB29M.N910FXXU1DQG3
1) Now I have a problem: should I use TRLTE roms or TRLTEXX?
When I put "Note 4" in TWRP website search it suggest "Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Qualcomm (trlte)" - so it is TRLTE device?
On the other hand most of N910F images are tagged as TRLTEXX.
2) Can I mix TRLTE TWRP with TRLTEXX ROM image (and vice versa) or they should always match?
3) I have tested few roms and faced problems with not working camera. I know that latest official Android version for Note 4 was Android 6.1
and most roms (RR, Lineage) are based on Android 7.1 If this is the reason of problems? Because official Samsung kernel with working camera
supports Android up to version 6.1 and customs kernel used in 7.1 have some camera issues?
4) What is the relation between kernel version and Android versions? Its like Android 6.1 requires kernel 3.x.x and Android 7.1 requires for example versions never than 4.x.x etc?
I will be thankful for answers to my questions. I know that they may be naive for experienced users but I try to good understand the process,
rather than blind flash roms until device will work.
Your device is basically n910f now. You should use twrp and roms for n910f
Your camera is nonfunctional because Exynos based units use Samsung's ISOCELL modules, and Snapdragon devices use Sony's image sensors. Your network connectivity should be gone as well for that reason.
neondragon1909 said:
Your device is basically n910f now. You should use twrp and roms for n910f
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Ok, but still, if it is TRLTE or TRLTEXX because both tags comes with N910F roms.
oddbehreif said:
Your camera is nonfunctional because Exynos based units use Samsung's ISOCELL modules, and Snapdragon devices use Sony's image sensors. Your network connectivity should be gone as well for that reason.
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By network connectivity You mean that antena design is also different and will cause signal loss?
I forgot to mention that I have also switched front and back camera to used ones from N910F.
From original N910C only body, USB port and scrren left.
elKoniu said:
By network connectivity You mean that antena design is also different and will cause signal loss?
I forgot to mention that I have also switched front and back camera to used ones from N910F.
From original N910C only body, USB port and scrren left.
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Precisely. If you replaced those too, you should have no issues
Questions 1 and 2: Both use Snapdragon chips. Trltexx is the unlocked international N910F, while the other one is usually sold by carriers (T-mobile, AT&T and the likes). You should be able to mix 'em with no issues.
3: To get devices working on non-OEM firmwares without direct support from official drivers, developers write bundles of code called SHIMs. The camera is one such device, and because in most cases the driver is based on the manufacturer's own proprietary code, it's usually with blood and tears that our dear devs are able to get everything working even as it is. That's why you may face almost-working equipment with AOSP ROMs. You can read more about SHIMs here.
4: "If it ain't broken, don't fix it" applies here. There's no direct correlation between Android versions and which kernel versions they use, and manufacturers are sometimes slow to move to a higher version number because of how little meaningful improvements it brings. Recently, Google has mandated that all devices shipping with a SoC manufactured in 2017 or later must come with kernel version 4.4
Hope this clears things up. Anyone is welcome to correct if anything I've said is in the slightest incorrect. :angel:
Cheers,
-odd
I am new to the world of custom ROMs and never did this. My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (India version, 3G, model SM N900, SSN: N900GSMH, Baseband version: N900DDUEBPF1, Software version: N900XXSEBPL3/N900ODDEBPF1/N900DDUEBPF1). I have few basic queries:-
How do I know exact model, processor, etc details of my Note 3? Since I purchased in India and that time India only had 3G phones (not LTE), so assuming its 3G only model and Exynos (but how to validate its Exynos or Snapdragon?). Inside phone after removing battery shows above model nos
After installing a LineageOS ROM, will my phone stop receiving OS upgrades? Will I have access to play store apps which can be directly downloaded or need some workaround to download apps (my usage is regular apps like whatsapp, gdrive, youtube, chrome, etc)? If workaround needed for apps, would those apps get automatic updates or always require manual install?
Which ROM is suitable for my model? Mine is currently Android version 5.0 which is quite old. I am ok with any STABLE version above 5.0 If I get Android 8/9/10, I would feel myself very lucky
Please help.
HI, after reading numerous posts it appears I may be better off getting a different version Samsung Galaxy S5 than the one I have. I have the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V, 6.0.1 Marshmallow, with the CID 11 Toshiba eMMC chip. I want to end up with the Lineage OS installed and running Android 10 (or similar). To achieve that I would need to root the phone, unlock bootloader, install TWRP Recovery, flash ROM, etc. To do this on my phone is very complex and may not even be possible. My research has found that this may be done a lot easier on phones by different carriers (T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Sprint, AT&T) of the Samsung Galaxy S5, and/or with versions earlier than Marshmallow. My question is which carrier(s) do you think would be easier than the Verizon that I have? What versions/models of the Samsung Galaxy S5 have you successfully rooted, unlocked bootloader, installed TWRP Recovery? Thanks in advance for your advice.
The first 3 you listed have an unlocked bootloader. ATT has a locked bootloader.
dave678 said:
The first 3 you listed have an unlocked bootloader. ATT has a locked bootloader.
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I decided to give it a try on my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V, 6.0.1 Marshmallow, with the CID 11 Toshiba eMMC chip. Following the instructions for the CID 11 chip found in this Forum (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-root-bootloader-unlocks-and-more.3561529/#post-71202995) , I was able to root , unlock the bootloader, and install TWRP Recovery. Next I'll attempt to install a Lineage OS and current Android version.
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After reading the above posts, I am more confused than ever. The EMMC apk does nothing when ran on my S5.
I don't know if I have an 11 or a 15 EMMC chip.
I read that an 11 cannot have lineageOS installed as the bootloader is locked. Then read the linked post 71202995 where 11 is allowing LineageOS.
I don't understand the chunks of code/programs that are used when the phone boots. I have looked for an explain of the Andriod boot process unsuccessfully. There is a sequence of events that happen, and TWRP and Odin must get plopped into the sequence in place of other things in order to intercept and take over to do the functions.
Is there any place that explains that? Or that can say "Nope, no good, you can't use Linage on your phone" or "Yup, you're good. Just follow this procedure"
I was all ready to try this and found the post saying the EMMC is key and blocks from any change. Locks you into Android 6.0.1(I think) ...
so already cooked/bricked a Fire 7 where there are comments eleventeen pages in that say "it won't work with 5.6.7.8... brick, read the OP" I read the OP and ten pages in and got nothing warning of a brick. Still got one. This is so confusing.
Where to start?
tom
Use the EMMC BrickBug app to check
A Samsung S10 Plus model,SM-G975N everyone knows that it was issued by Koo from South Korea. I bought it with Android 9. I upgraded it to Android 12, but I could not. It seems that it contains root, so I used the original Odin and the software and succeeded in updating it, but it does not work on the Libyan SIM card networks. Please help I want to sell the phone
Hello
I have a issue with updating my device becuase of I live outside of US. But My device is USA At&T version.
Now I want to update my device to One Ui 4.
How to do this?
Can I update my device manually?
My device Model Sm-G975U
Can anyone help?
Emonbzs21 said:
Hello
I have a issue with updating my device becuase of I live outside of US. But My device is USA At&T version.
Now I want to update my device to One Ui 4.
How to do this?
Can I update my device manually?
My device Model Sm-G975U
Can anyone help?
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I'd advise you to research Android 12 and Samsung's OneUI 4.0 Skin before updating. It's creating conflicts that didn't previously exist for a number of S10 user's. Android 11 OneUI 3.1 is far more stable plus the features you gain in Android 12 OneUI 4.0 aren't that significant.
hi bro.. did you upgrade it ? because i have the same question